Archive for November, 2011

Although nightmares have affected humankind since our beginnings, some of the causes of nightmares have changed in more recent times. Factors such as stress have long had an effect, but now medications can also affect our dreams.

Though we might not think much of the loss of touch, the loss of this sense can have serious repercussions to our quality of life. With our skin being such a large area and being the barrier between our insides and the world around us, it can easily be injured resulting in peripheral neuropathy.

As the second most common fear associated with aging, loss of memory is a serious health issue. However, we often concentrate on the memory loss itself instead of the different underlying health conditions that can cause it. By instead being aware of these conditions and working to resolve them, we have a far better chance of retaining of sharp mind as we age.

For men, talking about health problems may feel uncomfortable, but to maximize the chances of surviving a prostate cancer diagnosis, it is very important. Talking about and understanding treatment options ensures that we are able to challenge suggestions for treatment that may less than optimal.